Mumbai - Pune - Kolhapur - Goa : Route Queries

This is a discussion on Mumbai - Pune - Kolhapur - Goa : Route Queries within Route / Travel Queries, part of the Travelogues category; Originally Posted by SAHIR.KITTUR
Welcome ! Nice to see a Belgaumite here.
Tilari is one of my fav. Yes its ...

Good to see you too. I have noticed you on facebook too. especially the fact that you have so much outdoor gear :P

I am planning on a special thread on Belgaum - Goa route. ( all the four options with pictures & must see locations onroute ) I will be back in Belgaum in August 1st week. Would be a help if you would join in for the same.

I am planning on a special thread on Belgaum - Goa route. ( all the four options with pictures & must see locations onroute ) I will be back in Belgaum in August 1st week. Would be a help if you would join in for the same.

August first week is about the time I will be leaving Belgaum for good. But I will be in the area (Possibly Hubli) so we can work something out. I will be particularly interested in the Chorla ghat (I have not done it all the way to Goa, ever. just been to anjunem lake) so it is from me.

August first week is about the time I will be leaving Belgaum for good. But I will be in the area (Possibly Hubli) so we can work something out. I will be particularly interested in the Chorla ghat (I have not done it all the way to Goa, ever. just been to anjunem lake) so it is from me.

Sad to know that you will leave Belgaum. Yes I am planning a full Chorla route review with pictures. Many here must be eager to see what most of belgaumites call "The road To Hell"
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Cheers.

A landslide has been reported yesterday evening on the Amboli - Sawantwadi route just near to the falls. The route has been closed down for traffic. Please avoid the Belgaum - Amboli - Sawantwadi - Panjim route. Will try & keep you all posted about the reopening of the route.

A landslide has been reported yesterday evening on the Amboli - Sawantwadi route just near to the falls. The route has been closed down for traffic. Please avoid the Belgaum - Amboli - Sawantwadi - Panjim route. Will try & keep you all posted about the reopening of the route.

Thats bad news. I was thinking of going there on the 16th. Now will have to explore other options. Train maybe. No point in driving in heavy rains
Thanks for the update Sahir

Thanks to Sahir and Suniladhiya for suggesting the 'Amboli' route. Fortunately we travelled on 10th ie one day before the landslide. The route was simply worth for the scenic view from the Amboli ghats.

I feel, the Molem route is much better for those travelling to South Goa. For Panjim it is 50:50. Once the Sawantwadi-Panjim road is fixed (4-laning is complete wherever possible), the Amboli route will be more attractive for Panjim.

While traveling between Sawantwadi and Mapusa, I came across a stretch that looked like they are building a brand new road, and this was perpendicular to the road. May be it will be connected to Vengurla.

@a-myth, I remember reading here on t-bhp that this short cut to panjim should be avoided at all costs, and it is good that you did not take it.